Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Histoplasmosis infection in two cats from California.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Johnson, Lynelle R et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology · United States
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Systemic mycotic infections are typically localized to specific geographic regions of the country, because the organisms involved have certain environmental requirements for growth. Suspicion of infection relies on travel to or residence in recognized endemic regions. This report describes infection with histoplasmosis in two indoor cats from central California, an area not considered to be endemic for the disease. Systemic mycotic infections should be considered as differential diagnoses in any cat with compatible clinical signs, regardless of travel history or residence, especially if the cat is presented within a recognized endemic region.
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